B1281 Mercury Tracer OBD Code

OBD/2 B1281 error code description and symptoms.

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Circuit High Input Indicates the sensor signal is greater than Self-Test maximum. The ECT sensor maximum is 4.6 volts or -50 C (-58 F). Note on some vehicles that are not equipped with an ECT sensor, CHT can be used and can set this DTC. Open circuit in harness Sensor signal short to power Damaged PCM Improper harness connection Damaged sensor ECT V PID reading greater than 4.6 volts with key ON and engine OFF or during any engine operating mode indicates a hard fault.

Circuit High Input codes like B1281 are mostly caused by defective alternators that develop excessive voltages, although there may be other causes as well, such as short circuits that 'leak' current into a particular system from other, unrelated systems that work on higher voltages. Note that in the case of short circuits that leak power into a control circuit, there is likely to be other, seemingly unrelated trouble codes present along with the code(s) being investigated. Diagnosing a 'high input' code will always involve a thorough testing of the charging system as a first step, followed by measures to isolate the system from all other possible sources of power during resistance, continuity, and reference voltage tests.

B1281 Mercury Tracer Error Code Repair Process :

When you turn on the ignition, the Service Engine Soon or Check Engine B1281 light should flash briefly, indicating that the OBD system is ready to scan your vehicle for any malfunctions. After this brief flash, the light should stay off while you drive as long as no problems are detected. If b1281 servo motor potentiometer coolair circuit open so, you'll be glad to know that your vehicle is equipped with an early warning system that could save you time, money, and fuel in addition to helping protect the b1281 servo motor potentiometer coolair circuit open.

Common Causes of Mercury Tracer B1281 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code B1281 is the failure of B1281 Servo Motor Potentiometer Coolair Circuit Open, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Engine Control Module (ECM)
Continuous oil flow to the VCT piston chamber
Faulty Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve
Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position circuit is open or shorted

B1281 is a kind of Body Trouble Code

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B1281 Mercury Tracer OBD Code

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Common Causes of Mercury Tracer B1281 OBD2 Code

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